Inception (2010) — IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes & Audience Ratings
Quick Facts
| IMDb | 8.8/10 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 87% |
| Metacritic | 74/100 |
| Director | Christopher Nolan |
| Genre | Action, Science Fiction, Adventure |
| Runtime | 148 min |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Cast | Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ken Watanabe, Tom Hardy, Elliot Page |
"Your mind is the scene of the crime."
Should You Watch Inception?
With an IMDb score of 8.8, Inception is widely considered one of the best films in its genre. Critics and audiences agree this is essential viewing. A 87% on Rotten Tomatoes indicates strong critical support.
Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: "inception", the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.
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Ratings Breakdown
- IMDb: 8.8/10 from 38,911 votes — the broad audience consensus.
- Rotten Tomatoes: 87% — Certified Fresh by critics.
- Metacritic: 74/100 — weighted critic average.
- TMDB: 8.4/10 from 38,911 votes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inception's IMDb rating?
Inception (2010) has an IMDb rating of 8.8 out of 10 based on 38,911 user votes.
Is Inception worth watching?
With an IMDb score of 8.8 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 87%, Inception is generally well-regarded and worth your time.
How long is Inception?
Inception has a runtime of 148 min. It is rated PG-13.
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